Rukungiri: Welden High School from Mbarara District faced a narrow 1-0 defeat against Kyabugashe High School from Rukungiri District in a thrilling friendly match held at Rukungiri Main Stadium on March 9. Welden High School recently dominated the 2024 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) football championship, winning three major... Read More
Rukungiri: The Country Director for Women Save organization Amon Ariyo Tusingwire, has urged women to prioritize saving for emergencies instead of relying on multiple loans, which have caused disruptions in many families. Tusingwire made this call on March 7, on behalf of Executive Director Marie Muntalucci from California while delivering... Read More
Rukungiri: Buhunga SACCO on March 8, held its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its headquarters in Karisizo Trading Centre, Buhunga Sub county, Rukungiri District. Founded in 2003, the SACCO currently has 5,813 members, a loan portfolio of over UGX 3 billion, and savings amounting to UGX 3.1 billion. This... Read More
Rukungiri: Boda boda riders have been encouraged to adopt a saving culture to improve their livelihoods and secure their future. This advice was given on March 8, by the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rubabo Constituency Hon. Mathias Rwabugumi, during the Rwabugumi Boda Boda Cup 2025 held at Nyarushanje Model... Read More
Rukungiri: As Uganda joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, a section of women in Rukungiri District have highlighted both the progress and challenges in achieving gender equality. Speaking to our news reporter, who visited various district authorities, especially women working at the... Read More
Rukungiri: Andrew Kikira Ankunda has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality in the 2026–2031 term. Kikira, a businessman in Kampala and Rukungiri, made the declaration over the weekend during a press conference at his home in Bunura Cell, Rwakabengo Ward,... Read More
Rukungiri: Retired head teachers in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to participate in farming and cattle keeping as an additional source of income. This was revealed on March 6, by the LC5 Chairperson of Rukungiri District Geoffrey Kyomukama, during a meeting of the Rukungiri District Retired Head teachers Association held... Read More
Kasese: A 60-year-old former Royal Guard of the Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu has surrendered to the government after spending eight years in hiding. Joseph Kabalhami, who says he was the commander of all Royal Guards in Greater Lake Katwe Sub-county, surrendered on Tuesday evening at his home in Kalhamya village, Kahokya... Read More
Rukungiri: Muslims have been urged to remain faithful and share with the less fortunate during Ramadan so that Allah may reward and protect them. The Rukungiri District Khadi Sheikh Abdul Malik Byaruhanga Kayole, made this appeal during an interview with our news reporter at his office on March 5. He... Read More
Rukungiri: Students of Kashenyi Secondary School have been urged to put God first in their lives to avoid actions that bring sorrow to their parents. This call was made on March 3, by the Education Coordinator for North Kigezi Diocese, Rev. Munturive Nshabaruhanga, during a retreat at Kashenyi Secondary School... Read More